FilmAid

Founded on the idea that film can heal, empower, and transform lives, FilmAid has grown from screenings in 1999 to reaching dozens of countries, amplifying local voices worldwide 💛 Thank you for being part of this journey. Explore our new impact report: bit.ly/4fj6JyG

From film screenings in 1999 to empowering voices across the globe today, we've come a long way 💛 Your support has been monumental in our journey. Discover the difference we're making in our latest impact report: bit.ly/4fj6JyG

The Golden Globe Foundation is spreading holiday cheer by announcing its 2024-2025 grant recipients! 🎉 83 nonprofits will receive funding to support arts education, journalism, free speech, and underserved communities. Proud to be among them! ✨ bit.ly/4ffGxVv

Congrats to Writing Hawa by Afghan filmmaker Najiba Noori, winner of the FilmAid Award at the Movies That Matter Film Festival! The powerful documentary, following a 52-year-old woman’s journey to emancipation, premieres at #IDFA2024 on Nov. 17 🎬 bit.ly/48KO3Gy

Congrats to filmmaker Youssef El Khoueiry on screening his animated short ABEER at the Religion Today Film Festival in Trento, Italy! 🎉 ABEER was created through the Internews/FilmAid project promoting religious tolerance and diversity in Sudan, Lebanon, and Iraq 🤝📽️

Over the weekend, FilmAid Advisory Council Member Suud Olat attended the Golden Globe Foundation Grantee Mixer in LA, where attendees explored collaborations and shared resources. Excited to continue our 20+ year partnership with the Golden Globe Foundation! 🌟

Congratulations to @filmaidkenya on a successful 17th Annual Film Festival & for another year amplifying voices across the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya 🥳📽️ More about FA Kenya's work: bit.ly/4gRKaDh

Join @TheDocSociety & @allthecitizens for the Big Tech Narrative Initiative - build collective knowledge and strategy & connect with new colleagues sharing a common goal of understanding and shaping the narrative around Big Tech. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4cX1Qdt

@NFMLA and @NALIP_org are back w/ @STARZ for a 3rd edition of the @STZTakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive to support emerging TV talent. Writers will be provided a $5k grant + the chance to develop a spec script w/ mentors, execs & more. Submit by 9/25/24 at bit.ly/STARZWriters20…

We're proud to partner w/ the @HollywoodClimateSummit to highlight the importance of sustainability themes in entertainment. Join us June 25th - June 28th and discover how your creative endeavors can make a difference. Tickets: bit.ly/hcs24tix #HollywoodClimateSummit

The Sony Global Social Justice Fund (GSJF) just released its new report spotlighting some of its partners & their stories to show the power of individuals to effect change 🥳 Check out the report: bit.ly/3xqQFeh. #SMGImpact @sonymusicnews

Calling all US-based filmmakers! @jihlava_idff just opened the call for the 4th edition of Ji.hlava New Visions Forum: U.S. Docs 🎉 Deadline to apply is May 31 - more here: bit.ly/4bywNUT

Learn how to make your festival screenings more accessible and inclusive for all audiences at TFC Distribution Days, May 2-3. 🌟 Register for free at bit.ly/3JGFO2E.

Submit your films/screenplays now for our friends at Urbanworld's 28th annual film festival 🎉🎥 Deadline for submissions is May 31 - learn more & consider submitting! bit.ly/3UuNafK

🎥Filmmakers across genres have an opportunity to change perceptions on urgent topics like #Migration, #Diversity or #SocialInclusion & create positive social impact across the 🌍 Submit your short video to the UN #PLURALplus24 video festival: bit.ly/3JZL4gf.

Congratulations to @goldenglobefdn on the launch of their new website 🎉 and as always a thank you for their generous support of entertainment-related causes (incl. 20+ years supporting FilmAid!) Check out the new site here: bit.ly/43qJ4Ie.

FilmAid was thrilled to sponsor #bigskydocfest DocShop 2024, where Director Gita Saedi Kiely took part in discussions about films that influence and resist alongside a group of outstanding filmmakers and participants 🎥✊ lnkd.in/dnwPzhpk

There will be a special screening of Ms President’s #FilamuDada films at The #kitalefilmweek. We are telling the exceptional stories of women in leadership and inspiring the next generation of women and girls. See Poster for details #MsPresident #SheLeads #GenderEquality

FilmAid proudly partners with @hrwfilmfestival, which kicks off TODAY in San Diego, or online across the US February 4-10 🎉 Use code 2024HRWFF for $3 off tickets to in-person screenings of #WeDaretoDream and #BadPress OR code RESIST24 to watch online for 30% off 🎞️📺

Use the code 2024HRWFF for $3 off a ticket to the in-person screening of ‘BAD PRESS’. Use code RESIST24 to access the film online for 30% off #HRWFFSD

Meet defiant + foul-mouthed journalist Angel Ellis as she charges headfirst into a historic, and surprisingly funny battle to restore her tribe’s press freedom. See #BadPress by @beccalandsberry & @heyjoepeeler in-person @MOPASD Feb 3 + online Feb 4-10 bit.ly/badpressSD